i am so glad you worked it out.i do have a little doggy,and i had to teach him as well,teaching him to shoosh was great,he understood,so now when his outside at night in the yard, if he barks to much,i only have to say shoooosh,and he listens and stops barking,And no his not a child,dogs are very smart and learn easily with the right commands.As they like to be led and taught.cheers to you and kind regards.donna

I would suggest just let him bark it out,dont pay attention to him,you need to tell him to shoosh each time in a firm voice do nut cuddle him,or he will keep doing it for attention.it will take a few weeks for him to understand,but thats how we all learn,so dont worry to much,REMEMBER NO ATTENTION.ONLY SHHOOOOSSHHHH.